The complexities of researching young children in their spaces can leave researchers reflecting on how they handle in vivo dilemmas. In “Transformers and Peacocks: Traversing the fine line of being an ‘unobtrusive observer,’” Anne Karabon explores the role of a social scientist in young children’s space in the attempt to understand while researching experiences. Continue reading Neos highlights—Transformers and Peacocks
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AAA 2016 CFP – Pick a Number: Intersections of Age and Bureaucracy
You are invited to submit an abstract to this panel, focusing on the significance of age and aging in bureaucratic settings. Abstracts are limited to 250 words, and are due to kaseibel@gmail.com or matildastubbs2012@u.northwestern.edu by Wed, March 23rd. We look forward to hearing from you! Continue reading AAA 2016 CFP – Pick a Number: Intersections of Age and Bureaucracy
New Website – Childhood@UCL
Childhood @UCL: Researching and teaching the politics of children
and childhood at University College London (UCL)
The site has a rich, and growing, collection of video resources and blog postings from academic staff and students involved in the study of childhood at UCL.
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Child Protection or Security Agendas? NGOs address the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon
by Estella Carpi and Chiara Diana
In the wake of the massive influx of refugees from Syria to Lebanon (2011-2014), some international NGOs have intervened in specific regions of Lebanon to prevent Lebanese and Syrian youth from “radicalizing” themselves and joining armed groups. Continue reading Child Protection or Security Agendas? NGOs address the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon
New MRes in Wellbeing launching at the University of Sussex
The MRes in Wellbeing has been designed for those interested in developing their research skills and knowledge in the field of wellbeing. It is taught by a combination of seminars, lectures, tutorials and individual supervision. Continue reading New MRes in Wellbeing launching at the University of Sussex
Neos highlights – Discovering the Kid Researcher
Have you considered how prior relationships with your research participants influence their experience in the research process?
Or how friendships between participants influence the research process? Continue reading Neos highlights – Discovering the Kid Researcher
CFP (English and French) – IRSCL Congress 2017
“Possible & Impossible Children: Intersections of Children’s Literature & Childhood Studies”
23rd Biennial Congress
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (IRSCL)
July 29 to August 2, 2017
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4 positions as PhD student in Child Studies
Linköping University, Sweden
Child Studies (Tema Barn) welcome applications for four positions as PhD student.
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